Perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of motherhood with chronic illness is helping your children understand what is going on with your body and encouraging acceptance about how your illness may impact them. How can you help them develop empathy about what you’re experiencing, especially if your illness is invisible? Where’s the line between being honest and making them worry? What’s the best way to address their concerns in kid-friendly language? This is a topic that will likely need to be an ongoing discussion in your family – and sometimes reading a book together can help! My Mom is…
Author: Lindsey Sullivan
Lindsey Sullivan
Lindsey is a pediatric occupational therapist, mom of 3, and MS warrior. Lindsey recently started her own woodworking business, which helps her stay active and creative. Lindsey enjoys spending quality time with her husband and children playing outside, tending to their family garden, and having s'mores around a campfire.
Perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of motherhood with chronic illness is helping your children understand what is going on with your body and encouraging acceptance about how your illness may impact them. How can you help them develop empathy about what you’re experiencing, especially if your illness is invisible? Where’s the line between being honest and making them worry? What’s the best way to address their concerns in kid-friendly language? This is a topic that will likely need to be an ongoing discussion in your family – and sometimes reading a book together can help! Wonder Mommy by…